So it turns out that some of the core features of Xbox One will require you to have a Gold account. Sony is doing something similar... [url]http://www.theverge.com/2013/6/10/4417172/sony-to-require-playstation-plus-membership-for-online-multiplayer-ps4[/url] Are console makers selling us a cool gadget at a discount just so they can suck away at our wallets? Or is it reasonable to pay money for access to 'plus features' on something you've already paid for in full? Discuss.